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Welcome to the Rutgers University Libraries

But thou art deeper read, and better skill'd
Come, and take choice of all my library,
And so beguile thy sorrow
- Shakespeare, Titus Andronicus

The Rutgers University Libraries rank among the top academic research libraries in the United States,
with holdings of more than four million volumes, over fifty thousand serials, and hundreds of research
databases,. The unified library system is comprised of twenty-six libraries, centers, and reading
rooms located on Rutgers' campuses in New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, and Camden, as well as
RU-Online, our digital library.

Individual library collections are described, along with information on library hours and directions,
on the
Libraries and Centers page. As part of the State University of New Jersey, the Libraries are
open to the public.

Any person may visit any library to browse our collections in our open stacks, to use electronic
resources and to access audiovisual material within the building, free of charge. However, Rutgers
affiliation is necessary to access databases remotely, to check out books, for access to the wireless
network, and to use document delivery services.
Guest borrowing privileges are available, as are
faculty borrowing privileges for visiting scholars.

To locate material owned by Rutgers, use the
. The allows you to search for
books, journals, audio, video, online resources, and more. Note that searching must be done in roman
characters, and information in other writing systems must be transliterated. The provides links for
electronic material, and location codes and status for physical holdings.

Although most of the Libraries' materials are identified in the , there are exceptions. You may wish
to consult with a librarian before deciding that Rutgers does not hold an item. Material not held by
Rutgers can be requested from other institutions using a number of
delivery options. Rutgers-affiliated users can access
and online account information by logging into
with their NetID.

Online Access to Research, 24/7

The Libraries subscribe to many electronic databases supporting a wide range of research needs. The
Indexes and Databases page lists the major databases in a variety of subjects. Electronic journals can
be identified by searching for individual titles in the , by consulting the
, or by using the "Get it @ R" button found in many databases.
Rutgers-affiliated users can access electronic resources when off-campus by logging in to the Libraries' web
site using the Rutgers electronic login, the
NetID.

We hope you find using the Rutgers University Libraries an enjoyable experience. Please ask our
librarians and staff for further assistance at any time. We look forward to helping you with your
research needs.